Head of Compliance & MLRO

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations comply with German, EEA, and International AML/CTF laws and regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for German regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive financial crime and regulatory compliance risk management framework
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure the effectiveness of AML/CTF controls
• Develop and implement local jurisdiction compliance policies and procedures
• Collaborate with senior management to integrate compliance into new product and service development
• Design and deliver regular training programs to foster a culture of compliance across the organization
• Prepare and submit detailed regulatory reports and suspicious activity reports (SARs) to relevant authorities

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory and financial crime compliance, preferably in financial services or payments
• Proven track record of managing regulatory relationships and compliance programs
• In-depth knowledge of German and EEA AML/CTF regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in data analysis tools
• Fluent in both German and English

About the Company

Wise is a global technology company on a mission to make moving and managing money easy, instant, and much cheaper. We are building an entirely new network for the world's money, designed for everyone, everywhere.